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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,040.14, 236,014.92 and 94,548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,040.14, 236,014.92 and 94,548.96 is: 130,466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,040.14 : 236,014.92 = 94,548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,040.14/236,014.92 = 94,548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,040.14x = 236,014.92 × 94,548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,040.14x = 22,314,965,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,965,230.48/171,040.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,466.25

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